Real Forio faces Portici to stay top and dictate the league's rules.

Two assists since Saturday afternoon, but also a certainty. Real Forio has been carefully watching the last round's early matches, knowing that their fate for top spot will hinge on the match at the San Ciro.

Carlo Sanchez's team had a peculiar pre-match atmosphere, torn between satisfaction with their favorable results and anticipation of a match that could significantly impact their race for the top spot. Boys Caivanese, by overcoming Real Grazzanise, temporarily rejoined the top spot, but the afternoon also brought good news for the Biancoverdi: Pomigliano narrowly defeated Gladiator, while Sessana held Ercolanese to a 0-0 draw. These two results keep the Forian team firmly in control of their run. Now, however, it's time to get back on the pitch to put theory into practice and confirm the solidity they've shown so far.

"We should expect a team that wants to continue performing well," emphasized coach Carlo Sanchez in his usual pre-match press conference. "We're in good form, we're confident, motivated, and we're playing a great championship for this stage of the season. But we mustn't let our guard down: it's only matchday nine, and another very tough match awaits us against a very strong team." These clear words reflect the coach's character and the mentality of a group that, step by step, is building its own identity. Real Forio is no longer a surprise: it's a reality. The only undefeated team in the league, with 20 points in eight games, capable of combining defensive compactness and offensive concreteness. This balance has allowed the Biancoverdi to prevail at home and away, always maintaining a high intensity and pace of play.

The Opponent: Portici. On the other side, Portici arrives eager to find their feet. Sarnataro's team started the season on the right foot, racking up six consecutive wins—four wins and two draws—before suffering two setbacks that slowed their progress. Defeats against Sant'Anastasia and Puteolana left some scars, but they didn't dampen the ambitions of a team built to remain consistently at the top of the table.

The numbers speak of 14 points, 11 goals scored, and 6 conceded: statistics that speak of a solid team, perhaps less brilliant in recent weeks, but still boasting experience and quality. This week, the club made important transfer moves: the signing of attacking winger Mousa Balla Sowe, a skilled and technical player who can offer new options down the flanks, and midfielder Gaetano Navas are now official.

At the same time, Paolo Borrelli's experience came to an end, while the young Bartolomeo Fravola arrived on defense. Portici can count on top players like Vacca Jr., Filogamo, Samb, and Di Paola, all of whom know the division well and understand what's needed in matches like this. And home advantage at the San Ciro could play a significant role. The support of the crowd, a different playing surface, and an intense atmosphere: factors that often make the difference.

Sanchez's Choices: Sanchez remains unchanged in his philosophy. The formation will remain 4-3-3, the formation that has given Real Forio its identity and continuity. Between the posts, Santaniello and Delizia will compete, both reliable. In defense, the Mattera-Velotti central pairing will be used, a proven and well-matched duo, with Florio and Pistola on the wings ready to push forward but also provide cover. In midfield, in addition to the untouchables Di Lorenzo and Tarascio, the battle between Iaccarino and Buono remains open to complete the lineup. Up front, Castagna's condition will be assessed until the last minute, but the attacking trio should be completed with Santiago and Yeboah, who have become key attacking players. The use of Arrulo and Serrano, both promising prospects, should not be ruled out.

Big match at the San Ciro . This isn't a game like any other. Everyone on the island knows that. Winning in Portici would cement their top spot, send a message to the league, and confirm the growth of a team that has learned to suffer, but also to strike with maturity. For Sanchez and his teammates, the match represents a mental test: their ability to handle pressure while maintaining composure and composure will be crucial.

The designated referee is Marco Ghiurca of Turin, assisted by Salvatore Forgione of Avellino and Francesco Giuseppe Acunzo of Castellammare di Stabia. "San Ciro" is preparing for a Sunday of great amateur football, amidst ambitions, rivalries, and the desire to confirm its values. Real Forio arrives with the confidence of those who know they have built something solid, but also with the knowledge that every match, from now on, will have the weight of a final. The championship is entering its full swing, and today a new chapter is being written.